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Biofuels could be made from bacteria that grow in seawater rather than from crude oil

Researchers from The University of Manchester are using synthetic biology to explore a more efficient way to produce the next generation of bio-based jet fuels – partly made from a type of bacte...

Oct. 22

Vincent Kompany granted Honorary Doctorate by University of Manchester

Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has been awarded an honorary doctorate by The University of Manchester as it marks its annual Foundation Day, which celebrates the merger of Victoria Uni...

Oct. 16

World Mental Health Day: Professor Vikas Shah MBE talks about entrepreneurship and depression

Starting his first technology business aged just 14, Professor Vikas Shah MBE is one of the UK’s most high-profile serial entrepreneurs and philanthropists. As well as being an Honorary Profess...

Oct. 14

Teacher guidance based on Manchester research launching in primary schools

A new guide for teachers about how to support children in developing their social and emotional skills has been released to every primary school in England, based on research by academics at The Unive...

Sep. 25

Manchester named top UK university for graduate employability

The University of Manchesterhas been named the University of the Year for Graduate Employment by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. The guide, published on Sunday, 22 September, ranks ...

Sep. 24

Manchester Global MBA - Business Stars for a Brand-New Future

Congratulations to our Manchester Global MBA graduates! To celebrate this triumphant moment, we posted a congratulatory message on a newspaper with the 18-19 graduate students list.

Sep. 23

Review reveals impact of nutritional supplements on mental health

We’ve all heard that ‘food is good for your mood’. Now, a new study into mental health and nutrient supplementation has taken a leap forward by establishing the gold standard for whi...

Sep. 20

Using gravity to map the radio emission beams of neutron stars

Researchers have been successful in mapping the topography of both magnetic poles of a pulsar for the first time. This was possible thanks to an effect of gravity described by Einstein’s theory ...

Sep. 17

Smartphones could transform patient care, finds study

Remote monitoring using smartphone apps could transform the medical care of patients with long-term health conditions, according to new research led by University of Manchester scientists. The st...

Sep. 11

The University of Manchester joins global media initiative to combat climate crisis

More than 170 organisations and news outlets from around the world have now signed up forCovering Climate Now. For a week this September, dozens of global media organisations will join forces to devot...

Sep. 06